The B-Scout unit is used to control and monitor a individual luminaires. Instructions are sent from a B-ScoutMaster controller, connected via the RS-485 network.
Most commonly the unit is used with fluorescent and HID lamps and gear in tunnel lighting applications. The unit will switch and dim conventional magnetic gear, and also works in conjunction with electronic gear to switch and/or dim using the 1-10V output.
The units will operate on both single and 3 phase standard and UPS supplies.
Designed primarily to operate with the i-TunneL® range of tunnel luminaires, the unit can in certain circumstances be supplied to control third party equipment.
Key Features
Part of the internationally renowned i-TunneL® lighting control and monitoring system, the B-Scout unit provides reliable and precise lighting control. Refined through WRTL’s extensive experience, the B-Scout system is uniquely designed specifically for tunnel lighting applications and is generally considered as the industry standard for modern digital control. Most commonly used in fluorescent and HID lighting schemes, the B-Scout can operate with conventional and electronic gear and provide standard switching, one step dimming and 1-10V dimming control.
Features & Benefits
- Designed and manufactured in the UK with third party certification
- Operates with wide variety of loads including electronic dimming ballasts
- One model for complete range of wattages from 8W to 400W
- Effortlessly plugs into industry standard 11-pin base (pre-wired into luminaire)
- On-board ‘simple set’ address switch
- Fast and uncomplicated installation and set up
- Operates with simple ‘single layer’ reliable communications network
- No specialist engineers required
- Cascade and zero-volt switching techniques reduce inrush currents and increases lamp life
- Connects to standard RS485 network with ESD protection
- Monitoring of fuse & load
- Fail-safe load switching following power interruption
- Communication test button
- Lamp burn hours monitoring
- Fast tool-free replacement of faulty units
Example Diagram (non-dimming)
More detailed wiring diagrams covering a variety of loads are available upon request.
Options
- Dimming and non-dimming models available
- Conventional and 1-10V dimming options
- Mounting clip available
- Supplied installed into luminaire
- Delivered pre-addressed
Technical Data
Voltage Range | 216VAC to 254VAC 50Hz |
Power Consumption | < 7 W |
Switching | Zero-volt crossing |
Load Capacity | 8 - 400W |
Ambient Temperature | -10oC to +75oC Maximum |
Mounting & Connections | Industry Standard 11-pin relay style base |
Addressing | 1-999 |
1-10V dimming | Via DC plug and lead (supplied) |
Conventional dimming | Maximum 400W split conventional ballast – no power switch required |
RS-485 | True EIA/TIA RS-485 communications with ESD protection to 15,000V (HBM) |
Colour | Switching and conventional dimming – Orange 1-10V electronic dimming - Grey |
Indicators | 1 No. Status LED – Green 1 No. RX LED – Green 1 No. TX LED – Red |
Test switch | One touch communication auto test |
Earthing | Required – functional only |
Dimensions & Range
Type No. | Description |
IT-B-SCOUT1-SDC | Monitoring & Control, 8-400W conventional gear, switching and dimming of split ballast |
IT-B-SCOUT1-SCCD | Monitoring & Control, 8-400W electronic gear, switching and 1-10V dimming |
Associated Products
IT-B-SCOUTMASTER - B-ScoutMaster RS-485 Control & monitoring unit in wall mount housing
Data sheet
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